Growing Community

Our team offers ambition, innovation, and solutions.

Growth is a cornerstone of our guiding principles. Over the past 50 years, Pennoni has expanded up and down the east coast to cater to clients and work with new partners. We take pride in the work of our employees and their dedication to improving the world around them, both inside and outside of the office.

Michael G. Baker

Associate Vice President and Regional Utilities Discipline Leader

Michael G. Baker serves as Associate Vice President and Regional Utilities Discipline Leader. With more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunication/energy utility field, his hands-on experience with the construction of outside plant telecommunications and energy facilities provides him with a practical approach to utility construction and relocation. He has managed the design and construction inspection of numerous large-scale utility construction projects, including the placement of various pre-cast manholes, re-building of existing occupied vaults and manholes, placement of fiberglass structures, PVC, steel bridge duct, removal of existing manholes, and enlargement of central office buildings.

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Daniel P. Barbato, PE

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I have twin sons that are completely identical, in the same college, with the same major and in the same dorm room.

Associate Vice President and Office Director

Daniel P. Barbato, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and Office Director for our Newark, DE office. He is responsible for client services and business development efforts for the office and for managing the success and growth of the Newark staff and projects.

Dan joined Pennoni in 2007 and his experience includes a strong emphasis on water and wastewater treatment plant design and operations, water and sewer system design, public works projects, stream and pond monitoring and restoration projects, and on-call project management and engineering support for cities, towns, and authorities. Dan also provides specialized engineering services to renowned museum and garden facilities, such as Winterthur Museum and Longwood Gardens.

Dan earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Delaware. He is a licensed professional engineer in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Florida, and is a licensed large wastewater system designer in Delaware.

Dan served as the President of the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers and on the Board of Directors for the Delaware Nature Society. Dan volunteers at the Sunday Breakfast Mission and is a mentor for engineering college students.

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I have twin sons that are completely identical, in the same college, with the same major and in the same dorm room.

Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE, ENV SP, Dist.M.ASCE

President and CEO

Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE, ENV SP, Dist.M.ASCE, serves as President and Chief Executive Officer. Tony joined Pennoni in 1986 and has more than 40 years of experience in environmental engineering, coupled with broad experience in relationship development at the federal, state, and local government levels, all of which have a stake in the success of major civil infrastructure projects. He has integrated the engineering and financial aspects of major projects into the legal, regulatory, and community objectives, to the benefit of Pennoni’s diverse client base. Tony is a licensed professional engineer in several states and is a civil engineering graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

Tony serves as a member of the Board of Directors for a number of non-profit organizations. He is a board member of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, member of the Industry Trade Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Chairman of the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation Advisory Board, and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rutgers University. He also served on the Governor’s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Tony is a member and past chair of both the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Industry Leaders Council and the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) Design Professionals Coalition. While Chair of the Industry Leaders Council, he led the development of the ASCE Grand Challenge, which aspires to reduce the life cycle cost of our nation’s infrastructure systems by 50% by 2025.

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Andrew Bennett, PE

Regional Vice President

Andrew Bennett, PE, serves as Regional Vice President for Pennsylvania North and West. He joined Pennoni in 2005 and has a wide variety of civil engineering experience, specializing in stormwater management and erosion and sedimentation control. Andy is responsible for client service and business development efforts for the Wyoming Valley, State College, Mechanicsburg, Pittsburgh, and Uniontown offices, as well as the management, growth, and success of the Lehigh Valley office.

His project experience includes designing, permitting, and constructing residential subdivisions, commercial, and industrial facilities, solid and aqueous waste management facilities, large earth embankments, and power generation facilities. His expertise also includes geotechnical and hydrogeologic investigations and analysis, site investigations and remediation, and traffic impact studies.

Andy is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and a board member of the Pennsylvania Infrastructure and Technology Alliance.

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Frederick Brinker, PE

Associate Vice President and Division Manager

Frederick “Rick” Brinker, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and Division Manager. He has nearly 35 years of experience in civil engineering with specialized expertise in geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering. He is responsible for division staff management, business development, proposal preparation and reviews, technical direction and review of geotechnical reports/engineering calculations, contract reviews, financial performance, and technical mentoring/guidance of division personnel.

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Justin Brown, PE

Office Director

Justin Brown, PE, serves as the Office Director in our Raleigh, NC office. He has extensive experience in the coordination and overall management of a variety of site development projects. Justin is responsible for client services and business development efforts, as well as the management, growth, and success of the Raleigh office. He is involved in a multitude of land development phases from research and coordination of feasibility studies, through the preparation of master plans for industrial, residential, commercial, institutional, and recreational facilities, as well as the preparation of complete site development documents for commercial and residential site development. In the preparation of these plans, he has participated in public presentations and the development of design solutions responsive to social and environmental influences.

Justin is a licensed Professional Engineer and received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the State University of New York Institute of Technology of Utica in 2007.

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Craig E. Bryson, PLA

Associate Vice President and Office Director

Craig E. Bryson, PLA, serves as Associate Vice President and Office Director for our Warrington, PA office. He joined Pennoni originally in 1996 and then rejoined the firm in 2007. Craig is responsible for client services and business development efforts and for managing the success and growth of the Warrington staff and projects. He has a proven ability to manage multi-faceted, multi-consultant projects and is well versed in the areas of planning, grading, vehicular access, road design, stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control, and environmental best management practices. He also has extensive permitting experience with respective agencies for all aspects of site development. Craig earned his bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from West Virginia University and is a registered landscape architect in Pennsylvania.

Craig is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the Urban League Institute, and the International Council of Shopping Centers.

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Jeremy Case, PE, SE

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I ran 50 miles in a single day, once.

Office Director

Jeremy Case, PE, SE, serves as Office Director for our Delray Beach, FL office. He is responsible for client services and business development efforts for the office and for managing the success and growth of the Delray Beach staff and projects.

Jeremy is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida and Iowa, and a licensed Structural Engineer in Hawaii with more than seven years of experience engaged in the structural design of buildings and infrastructure projects as part of multidisciplinary teams. Previously, Jeremy served as a Project Engineer in our Clearwater, FL office. As both structural lead and project manager, he has solved complex engineering challenges through focused creativity empowered by his understanding of structural engineering principles and a collaborative approach. His focus on constructability and client priorities throughout the project has repeatedly resulted in successful projects.

Jeremy earned his master’s degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University and his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Bandung Institute of Technology. Jeremy served as the Treasurer of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Quad Cities Chapter in 2017 and as Secretary in 2016.

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Mark T. Celoni, PE

Regional Vice President and Office Director

Mark T. Celoni, PE, serves as Regional Vice President for our Greater Philadelphia region and Office Director in our Philadelphia, PA office. He joined Pennoni in 1988 and has managed some of the region’s largest multidisciplinary projects for the firm. His expertise is in feasibility studies, master planning, and expert testimony at zoning hearings. He has additional expertise in subdivision and land development, environmental permitting, demolition, storm water management, utility design, and technical reports and specifications. Mark is responsible for client services and business development efforts, as well as the management, growth, and success of the Philadelphia office. He earned his bachelor’s degree in commerce engineering sciences and his master’s degree in engineering management from Drexel University, and is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania.

Mark serves as a board member for the University City District and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation. He also serves on the Advisory Council for ACE Mentor Program, Eastern Pennsylvania and Charter High School for Architecture and Design. He is also a member and active in many technical and community organizations including UNICO, the Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia and the Urban Land Institute.

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Nathan M. Cline, PE

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I'm the only one of my siblings to never have won big on a game show.

Associate Vice President and Office Director

Nathan M. Cline, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and Office Director for our West Chester, PA office. Nate is responsible for client services and business development efforts for the office and for managing the success and growth of the West Chester staff and projects. Nate serves as township engineer for many of Pennoni’s municipal clients in both Chester and Delaware counties. He is a registered professional engineer and completed Chester County’s Master Planner Program in 2012. Nate earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Villanova University and a master’s degree in engineering management from Drexel University.

Nate was the recipient of Chester County Engineer’s “Promise Award,” in 2013 and he was awarded the “Young Engineer of the Year” award by the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineer’s Delaware County chapter in 2010.

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I'm the only one of my siblings to never have won big on a game show.

John W. Colagrande, Jr., PE

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In my spare time I enjoy bowling and have a 300 game to my credit.

Office Director

John Colagrande joined Pennoni in 2016 and currently serves as Office Director for our Newark, NJ office where he had previously served as a Senior Engineer/Project Manager in the Site/Design Division. John has almost 30 years of experience with expertise in geotechnical engineering and land development in the Northeast United States.

John started his career as a field engineer overseeing earthwork projects, gaining valuable experience as a geotechnical engineer and learning management skills through constant interaction with contractors. John transitioned into a project management position overseeing the design of multi-discipline engineering in the New York Metro region. During this assignment, John developed land development skills, including grading plans and site plan preparation, as well as providing testimony before local planning and zoning boards. Due to the multi-discipline elements of the projects, John developed his skills managing multiple engineers of varying disciplines.

John continues to utilize his talents to manage complex engineering design projects to maximize client satisfaction. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s in civil engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. John is a licensed Professional Engineer in 22 states.

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In my spare time I enjoy bowling and have a 300 game to my credit.

Peter J. Coote, PE, ESQ.

Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

Peter J. Coote, PE, Esq., serves as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary. Peter joined Pennoni in 1997 and is a licensed professional engineer in Virginia. Peter is responsible for risk management and contract administration, interpretation and negotiation, legal compliance, and litigation management. He earned his civil engineering degree from the United States Military Academy, and a Juris Doctor with honors from the University Of Illinois College Of Law.

Peter is a member and past chair of the Legal Counsel Forum of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Association of Corporate Counsel.

Peter is an attorney for Protect our Defenders, a non-profit organization that supports soldiers, sailors, and airman who have been sexually assaulted. Peter is also a guest lecturer on Engineering Law and Ethics at the United States Military Academy.

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Michael Cromer, PG, DBIA, ENV SP

Regional Vice President and Associate Vice President

Michael Cromer, PG, DBIA, ENV SP, serves as Associate Vice President and Regional Vice President for the Energy and Design-Build region. Mike will be directly responsible for growing the region through increased service offerings and strategic business development. Mike has extensive experience in project management, construction operations, energy project development, project finance, contract structuring, design-build delivery, cost estimating, health & safety, environmental engineering and land development. He is a licensed professional geologist in Pennsylvania and Delaware and holds a national design-build certification (DBIA) and an Envision SP (ENV SP) certification for sustainable design. Mike has spearheaded the development of distributed generation, compressed natural gas (CNG) and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) business models providing diversification and additional revenue streams.

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Mark H. Davidson

Associate Vice President and Office Director

Mark H. Davidson serves as Associate Vice President and the Office Director for our Milton, DE office. He joined Pennoni in 2010 and has more than 27 years of experience in surveying, engineering, consulting, and land planning. Mark’s vast experience includes project and construction management, bidding phase administration, CQA/CQC, inspection and documentation, claims analysis, and boundary and contract dispute resolution. Mark is responsible for the management, growth, and success of the Milton office and Southern Delaware practice.

He has studied, planned, surveyed, designed, and engineered sustainable, master-planned, commercial, and urban redevelopment projects, as well as the public infrastructure that supports them. His project experience includes cutting edge design and technology, as well as value engineering to help clients through the ever-changing market. Mark also has experience in solar photovoltaic design, permitting, and installation. Mark is a DNREC certified construction reviewer, wastewater system designer, percolation and infiltrometer tester, and has sediment and stormwater management certifications in both Delaware and Maryland.

Mark is a past director of the Delaware Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association, as well as a member of the American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners. He has served in the past as a committee member of Delaware Low Impact Development Roundtable Committee, Delaware Pollution Control Strategy Committee, Delaware Sediment & Stormwater Regulatory Advisory Committee, and the Delaware Technical Community College A/E Curriculum Committee.

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Kevin J. Davis PE, LSRP, ENV SP

Vice President and Chief Environmental Engineer

Kevin J. Davis, PE, LSRP, ENV SP, serves as Vice President and Chief Environmental Engineer. He joined the firm in 1995 and has extensive chemical and environmental engineering experience in hazardous waste management, industrial wastewater treatment systems, and minerals recovery systems. Kevin is the senior expert for environmental services and is responsible for developing technical expertise within the discipline and strategic growth of the discipline throughout the footprint of the company. Kevin serves as a primary in-house trainer for project managers and works with various disciplines to support distressed projects.

Kevin is a licensed professional engineer in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, and earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Drexel University. Kevin is also a licensed site remediation professional (LSRP) in New Jersey.

With more than 30 years of experience, Kevin has become a client-focused, solution-oriented technical and business manager experienced in developing people and teams of professionals with various engineering expertise. Kevin has extensive experience as a project manager, an engineering manager, and a business unit leader.

Kevin has recruited, trained, and managed technical teams built on mutual respect and trust to gain their commitment to meet established client and firm goals and objectives. Kevin has diversified the company business lines to ensure current and future growth, including mining and minerals processing and industrial. He has planned and administered annual technology business plans, including sales designed to meet or exceed projected profit and revenue goals.

He is the past Philadelphia Post President and active member of the Society of American Military Engineers. He is also a member of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration; the Camden County Environmental Commission; and the South Jersey Chamber of Commerce, where he sits on the Environmental Committee.

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David A. DeLizza, PE

President and CEO

David A. DeLizza, PE, serves as President and CEO. Dave joined Pennoni in 1979, is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, and has extensive experience in civil engineering, client services, and project management. Dave most recently served as COO. Dave graduated with a degree in civil engineering from Drexel University and is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware.

A member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Dave also sits on Rowan University’s Civil Engineering Advisory Council, the Advisory Council of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, and the Stockton College Foundation Board of Directors.

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Dennis S. DiBlasio, PLS, PP

Vice President

Dennis S. DiBlasio, PLS, PP, serves as Vice President for Survey Services, managing survey projects and staff. He joined Pennoni in 1978 and has experience in providing all phases of surveying services to government and private industry clients. He has extensive background in subdivision preparation, outbound and topographic surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, environmentally sensitive area mapping, and hazardous waste site surveying, as well as hydrographic and photogrammetric work. Dennis is a licensed professional land surveyor in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, as well as a licensed professional planner in New Jersey.

Dennis is a member of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors and is Past Director at Large for the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors. He has held various offices in the Surveyors Association of West Jersey, including Past President.

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Daniel S. DiMucci, RLA, ASLA

Senior Vice President

Daniel S. DiMucci, RLA, ASLA, serves as Senior Vice President. He joined Pennoni in 1986 and has more than 40 years of experience in landscape architecture and site planning, from conceptual design through project development, and has been recognized for excellence in landscape architectural design. Dan is responsible for business development, focused on education, site design, and landscape architecture.

Dan’s project experience includes revitalization of central business districts, parks and recreation facilities, campus facilities, corporate office centers, industrial parks, and sports complexes. He holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from The Pennsylvania State University, as well as a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Pittsburgh. Dan is a registered landscape architect in five states.

Dan is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the American Planning Association, the PENJERDEL Council, the Central Philadelphia Development Committee, and the Pennsylvania State Board of Landscape Architects. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Arts and Architecture Society at The Pennsylvania State University, for Holy Family Home, and for the Charter High School of Architecture and Design.

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Hugh J. Dougherty, PE, CME

Vice President

Hugh J. Dougherty, PE, CME, serves as Vice President. He joined Pennoni in 1985 and his experience includes municipal engineering, code compliance, reviews for planning and zoning boards for the design of roads, parks, and municipal facilities. He also has experience with stream and watershed hydrology, hydraulics, flood control structure design, grading reviews, and site engineering. He has extensive public involvement experience with community planning, policy making, and advisory boards. Hugh is responsible for the operations of the municipal engineering projects and staff in Southern New Jersey.

Hugh earned a degree in civil engineering degree from Villanova University and completed supplemental coursework at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and a certified municipal engineer in New Jersey. Hugh is Past President and a member of the South Jersey Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

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Justin Duncan, PE

Office Director

Justin Duncan, PE, serves as Office Director for our Tallahassee, FL office. Justin has more than 8 years of experience in the field of structural engineering with expertise in the use of finite element computer design software which includes RAM Structural System (3D-modeling), SP Mats, SP Wall, STAAD Pro, Enercalc and many more.

Justin has worked extensively on both large-scale and small-scale projects and specializes in the design of concrete buildings, steel buildings, masonry buildings, wood-framed buildings, precast concrete, post-tension slab design and composite steel framing. His project management skills have allowed him to manage each project from the early schematic phases all the way through the construction phase to the completion of the building. Justin’s close attention to detail allows him to design all of his projects very efficiently which in turn allows him to produce the most cost-effective designs available.

Justin received his bachelors degree in civil engineering from Florida State University and his masters in structural civil engineering from University of South Florida.

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Steven Elias, PE

Fun Fact

Steve vacationed in Seattle and Alaska this past summer on his bucket list quest to visit a number of our National Parks.

Division Manager

Steven Elias, PE serves as our Miami Beach, FL Office Director and municipal/environmental engineering Division Manager in central and south Florida. His responsibilities include directing the firm’s municipal and environmental engineering projects in the region, including marketing, planning, design, and construction administration of strategic projects. Steve leads efforts assisting municipalities with master planning practical and resilient solutions for complex projects along with developing grant/loan funding solutions as necessary from various agencies for strategic community infrastructure. Steve has more than 25 years of planning, engineering, and construction management experience, and has led resiliency and master planning efforts for 20 significant and diverse municipal infrastructure programs for transportation, water, wastewater, reuse, solid waste, and stormwater infrastructure. He was recently named engineer of the year by the Ridge chapter of the FES in part for his dedication to the profession in his community, including recently serving as an adjunct professor at Florida Polytechnic University teaching Engineering and Technology Project Management and Master Planning.

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Steve vacationed in Seattle and Alaska this past summer on his bucket list quest to visit a number of our National Parks.

Beth L. Evans, AICP, LEED AP

Office Director

Beth L. Evans, AICP, LEED AP, serves as Office Director for our Winter Haven, FL office. She joined Pennoni in 2014 when the firm acquired the assets of Envisors Engineers, Surveyors & Planners, where she was employed for 27 years as a partner in the firm and as Senior Vice President. Beth is responsible for the continued growth and success of the Winter Haven office through the management of client relationships and business development efforts, in addition to overseeing planning projects for the firm. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and is an AICP certified planning and LEED accredited professional.

Beth is an active member of the American Planning Association and serves enthusiastically on numerous local community boards. Beth is genuinely passionate about participating in helping to grow Florida’s local economy and position in the global economy.

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Debra Ferraro, PE

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I have an identical twin sister.

Associate Vice President and Division Manager

Debbie Ferraro, PE, serves as an Associate Vice President and Transportation Division Manager. She provides design, planning, permitting, bidding, construction, and municipal consulting services to public and private sector clients. She is frequently asked to provide expert testimony in such matters as zoning change requests, ordinance applications, land development approvals, traffic impact assessments, stakeholder coordination, and public outreach. Debbie has been an adjunct professor at Drexel University since 2016, preparing students to take the transportation portion of the Professional Engineering Exam.

Debbie has delivered projects for a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies and large government agencies, including the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC), and numerous municipalities.

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Brian Fischbach, PE, LEED AP

Fun Fact

First job was tying flies and selling them to a local fly-fishing shop at age 13.

Office Director

Brian Fischbach serves as our Pittsburgh, PA Office Director. Brian has experience in LEED Certification design and technologies, specifically in stormwater management and Best Management Practices. Brian also serves as a Senior Engineer for land development and energy-related projects. He demonstrates a strong commitment to client satisfaction and manages multidisciplinary design teams, coordinates with project stakeholders/owners, provides quality reviews and carefully monitors his projects with respect to scope, schedule and budget.

Brian previously worked as Division Manager and Senior Engineer in our civil/site division and has nearly 30 years of project management and leadership experience in the civil and municipal engineering, solid waste, energy and site development sectors. He has managed projects and clients for the planning, design and construction oversight of private and public land development projects, well pads, impoundments, compressor stations, gas pipelines, water pipelines, and solid waste management facilities such as waste to energy plants, recycling facilities, and landfills. He is a licensed PE in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Brian earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers.

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First job was tying flies and selling them to a local fly-fishing shop at age 13.

Thomas Frederick, PE

Associate Vice President and Director of Water/Wastewater

Thomas Frederick, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and Director of the Water/Wastewater practice. Tom is responsible for the overall coordination of the company’s engineering services to clients within the drinking water and wastewater industry, to include reuse water and water resources. He also is responsible for implementing business development initiatives, delivering quality projects timely and efficiently, and continuing to develop the firm’s existing strategic relationships. Tom will integrate other Pennoni services that are changing the water/wastewater sector such as energy, sensor technology, and asset management.

His qualifications as a successful water utility executive for multiple companies uniquely positions him to offer customized management services to water and wastewater clients, to include governance, benchmarking, leadership development, capital improvement planning and strategic planning. He is an experienced leader in the water utilities and solid waste industries with a history of solving very complex political and personnel issues. He is an excellent writer and experienced in public communications. He is an accomplished public speaker with expertise on water industry issues, motivation and leadership. He strongly advocates strategic thinking and clear vision, effective public relations, environmental excellence, proven innovation and technological advances, security and emergency preparedness, efficient and effective operations, strong financial position, and protection of public health and safety.

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Bruce J. Frederick, LS

Vice President and Office Director

Bruce J. Frederick, LS, serves as Vice President and Office Director for our Hampton Roads, VA and Richmond, VA offices. His experience includes managing project teams in the design of water, sewer, and storm drainage systems and more than 27 years of experience in the management of survey projects from start to completion. Bruce is responsible for client services and business development efforts for the Hampton Roads area, as well as the management, growth, and success of the office.

Bruce has supervised numerous boundary and topographic surveys in the Tidewater area as a survey department director. He also has supervised many topographic and construction layout projects, survey calculations, and CADD production. Bruce works with existing and potential clients on a daily basis, as well as all field and office personnel.

A graduate of Bridgewater College, Bruce is a member of the Virginia Association of Land Surveyors, the Society of American Military Engineers, and the National Society of Professional Surveyors.

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Edward P. Guetens

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I'm a diehard fisherman.

Vice President and Office Director

Edward P. Guetens serves as Vice President and Office Director for our Haddon Heights, NJ, and Vineland, NJ offices. He joined Pennoni in 1998, and has experience designing and managing environmental remediation and hazardous material abatement projects throughout the United States. Ed is responsible for client services and business development efforts, as well as managing the success and growth of the Haddon Heights and Vineland staff and projects.

Ed has been responsible for technical staff providing services such as hazardous materials surveys, environmental site assessments, indoor air quality investigations, air monitoring, and safety inspections, quality control inspections, risk assessments, and the enforcement of federal, state, and local regulations.

Ed attended both Camden County College and Drexel University.

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Brian S. Hart, PE

Office Director and Construction Services Division Manager

Brian S. Hart, PE, serves as Office Director for our Uniontown, PA office. Brian is responsible for the day-to-day management and overall business development of the office and is the Construction Services Division Manager in Western Pennsylvania. Brian specializes in construction management and is a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology. Brian is the former President, and a current member, of the Board of Directors for the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Southwestern Pennsylvania chapter.

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Khaled R. Hassan, PE

Associate Vice President and Office Director

Khaled R. Hassan, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and Office Director for our King of Prussia, PA office. He has broad knowledge and expertise in civil/site engineering with more than 18 years of experience in design and construction management, storm and sanitary sewers, road culverts, stream rehabilitation projects, among other types of projects. Khal manages the day-to-day operations for our King of Prussia, PA office, as well as working to cultivate new and existing clients. Khal previously served as a senior engineer for the Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Division.

Khal is a graduate of Temple University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Khal is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania and Delaware. He also possesses extensive knowledge in project management, zoning, and land development. Khal has significant experience with public presentations through his role as a Borough and Township Engineer.

Khal is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Past President of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers’ Philadelphia Chapter.

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John W. Haupt, PLS

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I am a cyclist.

Associate Vice President

John “JW” Haupt, PLS, serves as Associate Vice President and Regional Survey Discipline Leader. JW joined Pennoni in 1991 and possesses a strong background in the field, management, and operation of major surveying assignments. His experience, dating back to 1977, includes large tract boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, control surveys for aerial photogrammetry for site topography and GIS base maps, hydrographic surveys, high-rise construction surveying, wetlands surveys, surveys along and within waterways, and route surveys for roads. JW is responsible for managing survey projects and staff throughout Delaware and Maryland.

JW has additional experience in surveys for utilities and within industrial plant sites – control surveys include the use of traditional survey methods and GPS equipment. He continues to find new ways to inject new technology into the survey workflow. JW studied civil engineering at the University of Maryland and is a licensed professional land surveyor in Delaware and Maryland.

JW is a member of the American Congress on Survey & Mapping, the National Society of Professional Surveyors, the Delaware Association of Surveyors, and the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors.

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Todd M. Hay, PE, CME

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I sang and acted in the 'West Side Story'.

Regional Vice President and Office Director

Todd M. Hay, PE, CME, serves as Regional Vice President for the Northern New Jersey, New York, and New England Region and as Office Director for our New York City and Boston Offices. He has been working with multi-disciplined engineering projects during his more than 25-year career as a civil engineer, project manager, and principal. Todd is responsible for client service, business development, and managing the success and growth of our projects and staff within the region.

Todd has been involved in transportation and traffic; utilities; parks and recreation; K-12; colleges/universities; rooftop/ground mount solar; and a variety of federal, private, private/public design and design-build projects. His work experience has included client contact and coordination; in-house review of site plan and subdivision projects for entitlement compliance; preparation and coordination of site plans and technical specifications for bidding purposes; preparation of site plans for entitlement submission; expert witness testimony before local, county and state authorities; contract administration and construction support services for both private and public projects.

Todd has served as principal-in-charge for private clients including Toll Brothers City Living, Simon Properties, Garden Homes, Verizon, as well as many high-profile clients, such as architects, developers and contractors. He has also been involved in litigation and court matters serving as a design and construction expert witness representing developers, construction contractors and New Jersey State Transportation Authorities.

Todd is appointed as Chairman to the Township of Branchburg Planning Board, member of the Township of Branchburg Open Space Advisory Committee, and Commissioner to the Somerset-Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority. He is a member of RENT NYC, an Industry Advisory Board Member to the NJIT School of Applied Science and Technology, a Rutgers University Cx Advisory Board Member and member of the Legislation and Policy Committee for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) NJ.

Todd is as semi-annual guest speaker for the Engineering Introductory Class at NJIT’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and is a Board member for ACE NJ, mentoring high school students interested in pursuing engineering. He proudly serves as a Substitute Sunday School Teacher for Bridgewater United Methodist Church and as COO for a Newark-based charity, Docky D Altruists.

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I sang and acted in the 'West Side Story'.

Joyce Hess, CEBS, ISCEBS Fellow, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Associate Vice President and Director of Human Resources

Joyce Hess, CEBS, ISCEBS Fellow, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, serves as an Associate Vice President and Director of Human Resources. She has more than 17 years of experience in human resources, most recently as Vice President of Human Resources for Bentley Systems. Joyce has been recognized for her innovative approach in developing high-caliber teams focusing on strategic business goals, driving leadership excellence through progressive development programs, as well as developing innovative total rewards programs for employees.

Joyce has experience in acquisition integration strategies and working with global, cross-functional teams while sustaining high employee engagement and driving revenue growth. Her expertise extends to employee benefits, wellness initiatives and rewards programs, coaching/mentoring, as well as talent acquisition and succession planning. She has twice received Bentley’s Corporate Keystone Award in recognition of her commitment, leadership and cohesive influence in the corporate world.

She is a fellow in the International Society of Employee Benefit Specialists (ISCEBS-FELLOW), a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), a Senior Professional in Human Resource (SPHR) as well as a DDI Certified Facilitator. She is currently pursuing a degree in Organizational Development & Leadership at Widener University.

In her role as Director of Human Resources, she is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition, learning and development, HRIS, benefits, management coaching, performance management, and employee relations.

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Philip Horsey, PE

Associate Vice President and Transportation Division Manager

Philip Horsey, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and Transportation Division Manager. With more than 20 years of infrastructure design experience, Philip also serves as Project Manager and Senior Engineer on large multidisciplinary projects and client agreements with numerous task order assignments. As a project manager, he integrates tasks and work priorities of team members into a workflow and schedule to fulfill client commitments. He is experienced with design-build projects and has attended 35 hours of DBIA Boot Camp coursework training. He also performs Quality Assurance/Quality Control reviews on multidisciplinary infrastructure design projects.

Philip is a licensed professional engineer in Delaware and Maryland. He earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware. In 2017, Philip stepped into and now serves as the Course Coordinator for the UD Civil and Environmental Engineering Senior Design Capstone Course. Philip serves as the Co-Chair of the Transportation Committee for the American Council of Engineering Companies Delaware Chapter (ACEC-DE), is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE), Past President of the ASHE First State Section and has served as the Scholarship Committee Chair since 2008. In 2008, he began and continues to help organize the University of Delaware Civil & Environmental Alumni Golf Outing which raises scholarship money. He is also a supporter of Rugby Delaware which raises scholarship money for student-athletes.

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Ted F. Januszka, PE

Vice President and Regional Transportation Principal

Ted F. Januszka, PE, serves as Vice President and Regional Transportation. Ted joined Pennoni in 1995 and is responsible for managing the growth and success of transportation operations in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, and is the Principal-in-Charge of Pennoni’s bridge engineering and bridge inspection practice.

Ted is a licensed professional engineer in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland, as well as an NBIS Certified Bridge Safety Inspector. He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Delaware, where he has been the Structures Discipline Instructor for the civil engineering senior design course since 2005.

Ted currently serves as National Director of the American Council of Engineering Companies Delaware Chapter (ACEC-DE). He is also an active member of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE).

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David W. Jones, PE

Associate Vice President and Office Director

David W. Jones, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and Office Director for our Columbus and Akron, OH offices. He joined Pennoni in March 2015, when, after 50 years in business, the assets of Jones-Stuckey were acquired by Pennoni. In this role, he serves as project manager on state, county, and city transportation projects completed throughout the state – providing structural design or project management on more than 150 bridges.

David is licensed as a professional engineer in Ohio and Indiana and earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Ohio State University.

He is a member of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), having served as a national board member, past president, and national representative for the Central Ohio Chapter. He is also a member of the Engineers Club of Columbus and the American Concrete Institute.

Brian is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania, as well as a professional traffic operations engineer. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in transportation engineering from Villanova University.

Brian is a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the International Municipal Signals Association, the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and also serves on the Board of Directors of the Intelligent Transportation Society of Pennsylvania.

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Jennifer C. Laning, PE

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Associate Vice President and Bridge Inspection Practice Leader

Jennifer C. Laning, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and Bridge Inspection Practice Leader. She is qualified as an NBIS Program Manager and Team Leader and works directly with local, state, and federal clients to ensure compliance with FHWA metrics for bridge, underwater, and sign structure inspection projects.

Her responsibilities include coordination of relevant project requirements with clients, contractors, and state and local traffic and transportation departments. As a project manager, she integrates assignments and work priorities of bridge, underwater, and sign structure inspection team members into a comprehensive plan and schedule to fulfill inspection commitments. Jen also performs Quality Assurance/Quality Control reviews on bridge inspection reports and related bridge rehabilitation and repair projects.

Jen is a registered professional engineer in ten states and holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Drexel University.

In 2006, Jen was awarded the U.S. Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service and received the Award for Engineering Excellence from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District in 2004. She is a member of both the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Society of American Military Engineers. She is also a member of the Rutgers Civil Engineering Industrial Advisory Board and Committee Secretary for Boy Scouts of America Troop 283 in Newark, DE.

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Harry E. Laspee, PE, PP

Associate Vice President

Harry E. Laspee, PE, PP, serves as Associate Vice President. Harry has more than 35 years of experience in the design and contract administration of public works improvement projects including: bridges, highways, water distribution systems, and sanitary and stormwater conveyance systems. During this time, he has been in responsible for the design of public improvements with a combined construction cost in excess of $750 million.

Harry has been involved in all aspects of the work including administration of the design activities, survey liaison, highway design, utility coordination, the preparation of specifications, cost and schedule estimates, and construction liaison, including the review of shop drawings and response to RFI’s.

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Matthew Lawrence, PE, DPE, LEED AP

Office Director

Matthew Lawrence, PE, DPE, LEED AP, serves as Office Director in our Leesburg, VA office. Matthew has more than 16 years of engineering design, management, and land development experience. His capabilities include the design of stormwater management facilities best management practice (BMP) facilities, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water distribution, erosion and sediment control (E&SC) devices, and site design related to residential, commercial, institutional, and public works projects. Matthew has played a role in obtaining approvals from local agencies applications ranging from Zoning Applications to final development plans.

Matthew graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in civil engineering and water resources.

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Mark H. Lillard, PMP

Regional Vice President

Mark H. Lillard, PMP, serves as Regional Vice President for Federal Programs and Design-Build Construction Management. Mark came to Pennoni in 2010 and was formerly a Vice President of Patton Harris Rust & Associates, where he was responsible for federal programs. He is a 35-year veteran of military planning, management consulting, information technology, and engineering industries. He is a recognized expert in the federal government contracting arena where he has led the P&L effort for several engineering and IT firms. In his current role, Mark directs the annual budget process as well as strategic and tactical planning for federal programs and design-build construction management.

Mark provides senior leadership and program management for environmental services, engineering services, geographic master planning, construction management, and emergency services. His senior management and leadership experience includes 26 years with the U.S. Air Force, where he achieved the rank of Brigadier General. While in the Air Force he served in high-level staff positions and was the Executive and Principal Staff Officer for the Chief of Staff at SHAPE (NATO). He also held command at the Squadron, Wing, and Air Division level. In this role, he was responsible for over 5,000 personnel and billions of dollars in resources.

His portfolio is comprised of multiple Federal Department of Defense agency clients, including NAVFAC, USACE, the Air Force, General Services Administration, Veterans Administration, FHWA, and the Department of Homeland Security. His responsibilities include contract administration of major indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts. He provides guidance for design-build efforts and manages the corporate efforts in the design-build arena. Mark maintains oversight, coordination, and communication between the clients, all required design disciplines, approval agencies, and community organizations for seamless and efficient project management.

As a leader in the engineering community, Mark is active in the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the Society of American Military Engineers, and the Design-Build Institute of America. He sits on several boards and serves in his community as president of the homeowners’ association.

Alan Lloyd, CIH, CSP, ENV SP

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Alan Lloyd, CIH, CSP, ENV SP, serves as Associate Vice President, Corporate Health and Safety Officer, and Industrial Hygiene Practice Leader. Alan has over 16 years of experience in industrial hygiene and environmental remediation, having worked on projects throughout the United States. He has been responsible for conducting asbestos building surveys, abatement oversight and air monitoring, indoor air quality investigations (including mold assessments), air permitting, noise assessments, health and safety oversight and phase I, II and III environmental site assessments. In addition to performing as a reliable and competent field technician, responsibilities have also included on-site project management, proposal development, maintaining client relationships, and report writing. Alan is the Chair of the Health and Safety Committee for Pennoni.

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James J. Maddonni, PE, DBIA

Vice President

James J. Maddonni, PE, DBIA, serves as Vice President and Principal-in-Charge for Design-Build. Jim first joined Pennoni in 1971 and worked until 1984 when he left to establish his own consulting engineering firm. He did so for more than 22 years before the assets of his company were acquired by Pennoni in 2007. Jim has extensive experience in providing civil engineering services for residential, industrial, and commercial land development projects, covering all aspects of design, from initial planning and project layout to final detailed design.

Jim is a licensed professional engineer in New Jersey and earned his civil engineering degree from Drexel University. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

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James P. Markham, PE

Associate Vice President and Regional Transportation Principal

James P. Markham, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and the Regional Transportation Principal of Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. His group provides professional transportation engineering services to public and private sector clients. His project experience includes traffic studies, roadway design for public and private sector clients, storm drainage design and modification, and contract bidding and administration. In addition to his design experience, he is frequently the project manager for multidisciplined projects – calling upon expertise from across the firm. He also frequently presents at public meetings.

Jim is a registered professional engineer in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He is the President of the Engineer’s Club of Philadelphia and a Past President of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Philadelphia Chapter. Jim also sits on board of the Economy League.

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Glenn O. McAllister, PLS

Vice President and Chief Surveyor

Glenn O. McAllister, PLS, serves as Vice President and Survey Practice Leader. He joined Pennoni in 1981 and is responsible for quality control of the survey activities of the firm and has many years of experience in the management and operation of major surveying assignments, including multidiscipline projects in commercial, industrial, and residential development. Glenn is a licensed professional land surveyor in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Glenn has instructed courses at Atlantic County College and seminars at Gloucester County College for the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors and Pennsylvania Society of Professional Land Surveyors. He has also co-authored and instructed boundary courses for the National Business Institute, as well as co-instructed a surveyor review course at Rutgers University.

Glenn is a Fellow and a past Director at Large for the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors, past Chapter Director of the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors, past President and Director of the Surveyors’ Association of West Jersey, and past Vice President of the Professional Land Surveyors of South Jersey. He currently serves as a member on the Survey Advisory Committee for Gloucester County College.

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E. Michael McCarthy, PE

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Vice President

E. Michael McCarthy, PE, serves as Vice President. He joined Pennoni in 2016 when the firm acquired the assets of McCarthy & Associates, Inc., the firm he founded in 1985. Mike is responsible for the continued growth and success of the Clearwater, Delray Beach, and Tallahassee offices through the management of client relationships and business development efforts.

His engineering expertise includes more than 40 years of structural analysis, design and construction of both new and renovation projects throughout the country and internationally. Mike is a recognized expert in the design of buildings located in high wind hurricane zones and flood hazard areas.

He is a Professional Engineer in Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maine, and South Carolina and earned a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 1978. He is a Special Inspector of Threshold Buildings with the State of Florida, is a member of the National Council of Engineering Examiners, and is a licensed instrument rated pilot.

Mike served three terms on the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board. He was a committee member for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) that rewrote the updates for the newly published ASCE 24-14 “Flood Resistant Design and Construction” National Standard.

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Stacey McPeak, CPA

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Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer

Stacey M. McPeak serves as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. She joined Pennoni in 1991 and is a Certified Public Accountant. She has extensive experience in forecasting and budgeting, cash management, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Stacey is responsible for managing the financial systems that supply management with timely and reliable information necessary to make sound business decisions. She is a trusted advisor to owners, shareholders, and executives on accounting, finance, and tax matters. She also serves as an administrator of the 401(k) and ESOP. Stacey earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting and her master’s degree in taxation from Widener University.

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Ronald C. Moore, Jr.

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Regional Vice President and Office Director

Ronald C. Moore, Jr. serves as Regional Vice President for the Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C. region and is the Office Director for the Baltimore and Columbia, MD offices.

Ron has extensive experience in project management, traffic engineering, transportation engineering, municipal engineering, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), land development, and construction. He is very familiar with Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications and has provided training to DOT personnel on various traffic and ITS topics. Ron has also provided public testimony on numerous land development and transportation projects and has served as a traffic expert throughout the Northeastern United States.

Ron is a civil engineering graduate of the University of Delaware. Ron is a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE).

Ron is also an elected official and Vice President of the Clearview Regional Board of Education, a member of the Boy Scouts of America, Garden State Council Advisory Council. He serves as Chairman of the University of Delaware Civil and Environmental Engineering Department’s External Advisory Council.

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Todd M. Morris, PE

Vice President and Regional Transportation Principal

Todd Morris, PE, serves as Vice President and Regional Transportation Principal. With more than 30 years of infrastructure design experience, Todd is responsible for managing the growth and development of the transportation operations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, and is the Principal-in-Charge of Pennoni’s Highway Engineering Practice. He is directly responsible for monitoring the business practice/operations in several office locations. This includes developing and monitoring the regional business plan, client coordination, and production of a quality design product, as well as staff mentoring and promoting company goals. Todd is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia. He earned his civil engineering degree from The Pennsylvania State University.

Todd is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Transportation Committee, Harrisburg. He is Past President and Board Member of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), a member of several committees (Transportation, Education, and Economic Development) for the West Shore Chamber of Commerce. Todd also works as the Central Chapter Vice President and a Committee Chairman (Engineering Career and Workforce Development) for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

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Joseph F. Mullen, PE

Associate Vice President and Office Director

Joseph F. Mullen, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and Office Director for our Wyoming Valley and Lehigh Valley, PA offices. He joined Pennoni in 2005 and is responsible for managing the growth and success of the projects and staff in both offices. Joe possesses a diverse engineering background that includes design and project management of site plans and subdivisions, K-12 and public higher education, recreation facilities (Divisions I, II, III), minor professional sports, heavy industrial, nuclear power, and dam engineering.

Joe is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania and he earned his civil engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Joe is a member of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.

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Daniel J. Mullen, Esq.

Assistant General Counsel

Dan Mullen, Esq., serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. Dan works on a range of matters including contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Additionally, as time allows, Dan provides pro bono legal services for local tax-exempt organizations. Dan graduated magna cum laude from Temple University School of Law as a member of an Order of the Coif. At Temple, Dan served as the Executive Editor for the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal.

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C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni, PE

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Founder and Chairman

C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, PE, is Pennoni’s Founder and Chairman. As a young engineer, Mr. Pennoni learned early that reputation means everything when providing consulting services. Doing good work for clients at a fair price and making sure to communicate with them every step of the way, helped him to build an excellent reputation as a professional engineer. That reputation provided the building blocks for the success of the firm that he founded.

Mr. Pennoni has more than 60 years of experience in civil engineering, planning, and related disciplines with particular interest in municipal and land planning, design, and construction. He was employed by Albright and Friel Consulting Engineers, the City of Philadelphia, and C & J Construction Company prior to founding Pennoni Associates Inc. in 1966. He has taught strength of materials and structural design at Temple University, lectured at numerous colleges and universities, and authored 46 papers (seven refereed) on the subjects of engineering, planning, ethics, and professional development.

In addition to his role with Pennoni, he has served as President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Mr. Pennoni also served as the 2009-2010 Interim President and CEO of Drexel University, the institution where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering. This was a repeat service for him, having served as Interim President from 1994-1995, as well as having previously served as a University Trustee and Chairman of the Board and has been granted the honor of President Emeritus. Mr. Pennoni received an honorary doctorate from Drexel University in 1992 and was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering in 2000.

Mr. Pennoni served on the Engineering Advisory Boards of Widener University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University. He was Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Mr. Pennoni currently serves on the Boards of Parke Bank and Drexel University, and was past trustee of Lankenau Hospital.

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Andrew J. Pennoni, PE

Regional Vice President

Andrew J. Pennoni, PE, serves as Regional Vice President and Principal-in-Charge of the Construction Services Discipline. He joined Pennoni in 1994 and has over 25 years of engineering-related experience that includes construction inspection, materials inspection, materials testing, and design and construction management. Andrew is responsible for the leadership, growth, and overall quality of the Construction Services group.

Andrew is a licensed professional engineer in several states and has obtained multiple industry certifications and training from the American Welding Society, the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, the National Association of Corrosion Engineers, the Prestressed Concrete Institute, the American Concrete Institute, and the International Code Council. He obtained dual degrees in civil engineering and architectural engineering from Drexel University, along with an MBA from St. Joseph’s University.

In addition to his role at Pennoni, Andrew is Secretary/Treasurer of ACEC’s Geoprofessional Coalition; serves Drexel University on its College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council and its Athletic Director’s Advisory council; and is a board member of the March of Dimes annual TB&C Awards Luncheon. He is also a past board member of the Central Delaware County Authority; the Nether Providence Township Parks and Recreation Commission; and Nether Swarthmore Baseball. Andrew has participated on multiple quality committees with various departments of transportation and FHWA for more than 20 years, including the Mid-Atlantic QAW, SCEF, PCEF, and NSBA.

Dave was most recently the Regional Vice President for the Metro Philadelphia/NJ Region. He is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania and earned a civil engineering degree from Lehigh University.

Dave is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), is past Vice Chairman of Springfield Township, Delaware County Planning Commission, is a past board member of the Delaware County American Red Cross, and is a board member of the Pennsylvania State Board of Registered Professional Engineers, Surveyors, and Geologists.

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Edward P. Pluciennik, PE, LEED AP

Senior Vice President and Chief Civil Engineer

Edward P. Pluciennik, PE, LEED AP, serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Civil Engineer. He joined Pennoni in 1994 and his experience includes civil engineering and related technical and construction supervision and management, with particular emphasis in land development design, municipal engineering, and transportation design.

As the Chief Civil Engineer for the firm, Ed is primarily responsible for technical expertise within the discipline, strategic growth of the discipline in close coordination with Pennoni’s Regional Vice Presidents and business development team, and development and implementation of the firm’s QA/QC plan.

Ed is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania and has a degree in civil engineering and construction technology from Temple University.

Ed serves as Township Engineer for Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County, PA. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and a Director in the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers. He is also a member of the American Public Works Association and the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE).

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Jerry Prevete

Associate Vice President

Jerry Prevete serves as an Associate Vice President. He joined Pennoni in 2010 and has been instrumental to the growth of the firm’s municipal/township and energy services in northern New Jersey. Through his efforts in business development and marketing, he has successfully increased Pennoni’s municipal client base and supported the launch of Pennoni’s energy design and engineering services. He has also maintained relationships and secured projects with a number of New Jersey municipalities including the City of Plainfield, the City of East Orange, the Township of Irvington, Berkley Township, Old Bridge Township, and Hillside Township.

A graduate of the City College of New York, Jerry has more than 25 years of experience in the solid waste and recycling industries and previously worked as a principal and vice president of marketing and sales for a solid waste consulting company. He is a trustee with the Independent Colleges of New Jersey and with the New Jersey Alliance for Action. Additionally, Jerry is an active committee member for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Energy and Environment Committee and for the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International Energy and Environmental Committee.

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Jeffrey E. Purdy, PE

Associate Vice President and IIS Operations Manager

Jeffrey E. Purdy, PE, is an Associate Vice President and Operations Manager of Intelligent Infrastructure Systems (IIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Pennoni. He joined Pennoni in 2014 and has more than three decades of experience in transportation and systems engineering, strategic planning, and capital programming.

Throughout his career, he has assisted federal, state, and local transportation and public safety agencies to implement advanced technology to achieve organizational missions, goals, and objectives. He has assisted transportation agencies across the nation, as well as overseas to develop policies, implement best practices, and design, construct, and operate infrastructure that drive organizational change, improve operational efficiency, and advance safety for the agency as well and the public.

As the Operations Manager for IIS, he is responsible for bringing innovation to the engineering and management of civil infrastructures, especially bridges. IIS accomplishes this by leveraging and implementing powerful tools, such as performance-based engineering, asset management, structural identification, and structural health and performance monitoring. These technology-based applications have been shown to lead to significant cost savings to owners while assuring the efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability of aging infrastructures. IIS specializes in the development of systems supporting Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), bridge performance monitoring, and asset management.

Jeff earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Case Western Reserve University and a master’s degree in civil engineering with a concentration in transportation systems from the University of Virginia.

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Richard D. Roberts, PE, SECB

Vice President and Chief Structural Engineer

Richard D. Roberts, PE, SECB, serves as Vice President and Chief Structural Engineer. He joined Pennoni in 1989, and his project experience includes high-rise building structure design, deep foundation design, and evaluation and modifications of existing and historic structures.

Rich is the senior expert for structural engineering and is primarily responsible for technical expertise within the discipline and strategic growth in close coordination with Pennoni’s Regional Vice Presidents and business development team. His engineering experience includes structural design and management for a wide range of commercial, institutional, and industrial projects.

Rich is a licensed professional engineer in 14 states and is certified by the Structural Engineering Certification Board. He earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts with a minor in architecture from Virginia Tech and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Drexel University.

Rich is the Founding President of the Structural Engineers Association of Pennsylvania, as well as a member and past president of the Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers. He is a member of the American Concrete Institute, the American Institute of Steel Construction, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the Post-Tensioning Institute, among others.

He has also been appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania to represent the Structural Engineering profession on the State Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council and serves on Drexel University’s Executive Board of the Construction Management Advisory Council. In addition, he served as the coordinator for the Civil Engineering Professional Engineer Review Course and also taught reinforced concrete design in the program.

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James A. Ruff, PE

Associate Vice President

James A. Ruff, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and a Land Development Discipline Leader. Jim has more than 30 years of experience in a wide variety of civil engineering and land planning projects. He handles multiple projects, which span the federal, commercial, residential, and institutional markets. Jim has experience coordinating with clients, other engineers, architects, attorneys, subconsultants, and surveyors on projects.

Jim’s typical project tasks include water and sewer design, site detailing, site layout, grading, roadway design, storm drain design, and stormwater management design. He is a registered professional engineer in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Jim is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in civil engineering.

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Thomas Davis Rust, PE, FAICP

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Vice Chairman

Thomas Davis Rust, PE, FAICP, is Vice Chairman and a member of the Executive Committee. He previously served as Chairman and Senior Principal of Patton Harris Rust & Associates, whose assets were acquired by Pennoni in 2011. Tom has a diversified engineering and planning background, as well as an extensive community and civic involvement knowledge base. He participates in the leadership, outreach, and client interaction for the firm and is actively involved in projects. Tom earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech, a master’s degree in engineering from George Washington University, and a master’s degree in environmental and urban planning from the University of Virginia.

Tom spent five years on the Town Council of Herndon, Virginia, before serving as the Mayor for 20 years. He has served in the Virginia General Assembly in the House of Delegates since being elected in 2001 and retired in 2016. The Washington Post has called him, “one of the more effective lawmakers in the General Assembly.” Tom has also worked in the Virginia higher education system by serving in leadership positions and on the Longwood University and Virginia Tech Boards of Visitors.

Tom has also been recognized by many groups for his work, having received the “Tower of Dulles” and “Dust, Blood and Sweat” awards for his work promoting transportation. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service for the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce and was named the 2011 Legislator of the Year from the American Planning Association. In 2015, he received the OPAL award from the America Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Albert Gallatin Infrastructure Leadership Award from George Mason University. Additionally, he was recognized as Virginia Tech’s Distinguished Alumnus at the 2015 graduation ceremonies.

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Kevin Sabol

Accounting Manager

Kevin Sabol, serves as Accounting Manager and Assistant Treasurer. Kevin is a Graduate of Saint Joseph’s University with a BS in Accounting and has been at Pennoni for almost 15 years. Outside of Pennoni, Kevin is a current board member (former treasurer) of Foundation 58 Inc., a charity that supports first responders fighting cancer.

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Jeffrey Salemme, PE

Office Director

Jeffrey Salemme, PE, serves as the Office Director for our Clearwater, FL office. He joined Pennoni in 2016 when the firm acquired the assets of McCarthy & Associates, Inc., the firm he joined in 1986. Jeff is responsible for the continued growth and success of the Clearwater office through the management of client relationships and business development efforts.

He is a Professional Engineer in many states throughout the country and is also licensed as a Special Inspector of Threshold Buildings in the State of Florida. Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 1984.

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Edward J. Sander, PE

Vice President and Chief Geotechnical Engineer

Edward J. Sander, PE, serves as Vice President and Chief Geotechnical Engineer. He joined Pennoni in 1999 and his expertise is in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. He has provided management and quality control on projects, including hi-rise office buildings, waste processing plants, cement plants, schools, churches, petrochemical facilities, regional shopping centers, marine facilities, parking garages, bridges and highways, and other private/public projects.

Ed has been responsible for all phases of geotechnical work including project management; coordination of various phases of projects; and supervision of field, laboratory, and engineering personnel. In addition, he provides analysis, report preparation, consultation, and construction monitoring and testing for clients. He possesses extensive experience with design, subsurface stabilization, and construction in karst areas.

He is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware and earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering from Drexel University. He has co-authored several professional publications regarding deep foundations and ground modification/stabilization.

Ed is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, and is a former adjunct faculty member at both Northampton County Community College and Drexel University.

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Jonathan C. Savage

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Vice President

Jonathan C. Savage serves as a Vice President and is responsible for the development of new business opportunities for the firm throughout the company’s geographic areas and engineering disciplines. Jonathan concentrates his efforts to attract new, growth-oriented clients in regional, national, and international marketplaces, and particularly for large energy and infrastructure-related projects. Jonathan is also responsible for maintaining relationships with a significant number of locally-based clients.

Jonathan has the responsibility of supervising the company’s corporate business development team, and represents the company at national trade shows and conventions and international trade missions to foreign countries. As a long-standing member of the company’s international team, Jonathan is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the firm’s international objectives.

Jonathan is a Certified Economic Development Professional with significant financial experience in the development of project performance and the relocation of regional, national, and international business prospects. He is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, with expertise in land use planning, strategic growth, landscape architecture, grant writing, financial analysis, and economic development.

Jonathan is a former elected official and has served in a variety of community leadership positions, including President of the Ewing Township (NJ) School Board, and the Ewing Township Education Foundation. He currently serves as the President of the Ewing Presbyterian Church and is an active volunteer in several charitable organizations that contribute to the “greater good” of the Philadelphia and Central New Jersey regions.

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J. Michael Sawyers, PE

Office Director

J. Michael “Mike” Sawyers, PE, serves as the Office Director for the Dulles, VA office. He is responsible for client services and business development efforts and for managing the success and growth of the Dulles staff and projects. He combines more than 25 years of experience as an engineer, manager, sales professional and preconstruction consultant to lead a dynamic and diverse group of individuals with a variety of skills in the civil engineering field. Mike has been involved in scoping and performing Geotechnical Engineering evaluations and overseeing Construction Materials Engineering and Testing programs for nearly his entire career and for many different types of structures and situations. His experience includes Special Inspections, Ground Improvement, Slope Stability and Landslide Repair, Shrink-Swell Soils, Drilled Shaft Design and Inspection, Earthen Dam Stability and Seepage, Infiltration Testing for LID SWM Facilities and In Situ Testing.

Mike received his bachelor’s in civil engineering from Virginia Tech, and his master’s in geotechnical engineering from the University of Maryland.

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Richard Schafer, PE, LEED AP

Associate Vice President and Office Director

Richard Schafer, PE, LEED AP, serves as Associate Vice President and Office Director for our Arlington, VA office. He has more than 20 years of electrical design, project management, and quality control experience for various project types including office, financial, medical, hotel, and educational facilities. Rich is responsible for the design of the electrical systems and for the production of working drawings and specifications.

Rich is a registered professional engineer in ten states and Washington, D.C. He holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from The Pennsylvania State University.

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Perry D. Schram, PE

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Member of the National Ski Patrol.

Associate Vice President and Office Director

Perry D. Schram, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and Office Director in our State College, PA office. He joined Pennoni in 2004 when the firm he co-founded, Powers & Schram, was acquired by Pennoni. With more than 25 years of experience in structural design and management for a wide range of commercial, institutional, and industrial projects, Perry is responsible for managing the State College Office and Structural Division, as well as serving as Principal-in-Charge of the firm’s Specialty Structural Engineering services for the Glue-laminated Timber, Steel, and Precast Concrete industries.

Perry is a licensed professional engineer in 21 states and is certified by the Structural Engineering Certification Board. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from The Pennsylvania State University.

Perry is an active member of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, where he currently serves on PCI’s Industry Handbook Committee. He is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying, and a Charter Member of the Structural Engineering Institute.

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Member of the National Ski Patrol.

Nelson J. Shaffer

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I played semi-pro football

Executive Vice President

Nelson J. Shaffer serves as Executive Vice President and Regional Vice President for the Florida offices. Nelson joined the firm in 1979 and sits on Pennoni’s Executive Committee. He has extensive experience in transportation project management and organizational management. He is responsible for the operations of five of our Florida offices. Nelson holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Western Maryland College (McDaniel) and a master’s degree in transportation engineering from Villanova University.

Nelson was one of the two original staff members responsible for the creation of the Transportation Technology Division at Pennoni. He is familiar with various Departments of Transportation and other transportation agencies’ design regulations and contract procedures, as well as local and federal guidelines for transportation-related requirements.

Prior to serving as Regional Vice President, Nelson also served as Senior Vice President and Transportation Technology Principal, Chief Operating Officer and Office Principal for Philadelphia, Chief Administrative Officer. He also was a member on Pennoni’s Strategic Planning Committee from 1989-2015 and on Pennoni’s Board of Directors from 1986 to 2011.

He is a Fellow and Life Member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), having served as President of the Mid-Atlantic Section and District 2 in ITE, as well as the International Director for the District. He is a member of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) and the past Chairman of the Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority. He served on Villanova CEE Advisory Committee for 12 years.

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I played semi-pro football

Curtis E. Shugars, PE

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I have never owned a vehicle with an automatic transmission.

Associate Vice President and Construction Services Division Manager

Curtis E. Shugars, PE serves as Associate Vice President and Construction Services Division Manager. With more than 35 years of construction engineering experience, he is responsible for managing the growth and development of Transportation Construction Services in Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including the management of construction inspection staff. His experience includes business development, client coordination, developing and implementing work priorities, scheduling inspection assignments, and managing projects, along with communicating and mentoring staff.

Curt is a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Curt is a board member and past president of the Delaware Valley Section of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Curt was named 2010 Person of the Year by the Delaware Valley Section of ASHE.

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I have never owned a vehicle with an automatic transmission.

Todd N. Stager, PE

Associate Vice President and Office Director

Todd N. Stager, PE, serves as Associate Vice President and Office Director in our Mechanicsburg, PA offices. Todd has more than 20 years of diverse professional experience in civil and environmental engineering, which includes design, consulting, construction, and project management. His experience includes site design for energy, commercial, government, and industrial, educational, and residential clients.

Todd has provided implementation support for services in the natural gas industry, ensuring superior service and project delivery. He has become heavily involved in the permitting, design, and construction of well pads, impoundments, pipelines, and compressor stations in support of site development for upstream and midstream companies in the Appalachian Shale Play. Todd has experience with projects that require a unique strategic approach, negotiations, and government relations.

Todd is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, a member of the Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association (PIOGA), and supporter of Marcellus Shale Coalition.

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David Steigler, PLA, AICP, DPE, LEED Green Associate

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I can name all 50 states in alphabetical order.

Associate Vice President

David Steigler, PLA, AICP, DPE, LEED Green Associate, serves as Associate Vice President. He is a professional landscape architect and land planner with more than 30 years of experience with a wide variety of residential, commercial, institutional, and park projects for both private and public clients. David’s responsibilities include client services and business development efforts for the Dulles office, and managing the success and growth of the northern Virginia staff and projects.

David manages Pennoni teams of landscape architects, engineers and surveyors through the entitlement process and other zoning compliance issues within the urbanizing jurisdictions surrounding Washington DC in Virginia.

A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, he is a member of American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Institute of Certified Planners, the Engineers Surveyors Institute, and the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Tysons Park Planning Advisory Group, among other organizations.

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I can name all 50 states in alphabetical order.

Mark W. Thomas, PLA, LEED Green Associate

Associate Vice President

Mark W. Thomas, PLA, LEED Green Associate, serves as Associate Vice President. He has more than 20 years of experience related to creative site planning and land development. His work includes land use planning, commercial and retail development, data center campus development, transit-oriented development, residential community development, recreational facilities, and landscape architectural design. He has expertise with plan review and approval processes in local governments and leading multidisciplinary design teams throughout the entitlement and site development phases.

Mark is a certified landscape architect and a LEED Green Associate. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from West Virginia University.

Mark is a founding member of the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development Design Cabinet, a group dedicated to the promotion of high quality ecological, urban, and landscape design in Loudoun County.

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Joseph Viscuso, PE, PLS, ENV SP

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I like to dance.

Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Growth

Joseph Viscuso, PE, PLS, ENV SP, serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Growth which includes involvement in all new initiatives and technologies. Joe is active in the Smart City Council and is a member of the Urban Mobility Task Force. He also manages the firm’s Mergers and Acquisition activities.

He has more than 40 years of experience in a wide range of projects involving urban land engineering, roadway and highway design, utility and drainage design, environmental infrastructure, energy and sustainability, survey and mapping, traffic signalization, planning and environmental studies, municipal engineering, project specifications, cost estimating and contract and construction administration.

He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Joe also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Widener University teaching a course in the Land Development approval process. He has spoken at national conferences and has authored numerous articles on the approval and entitlement process for both developers and communities.

Joe earned a bachelor’s degree from Widener and a master’s degree from Villanova University. A resident of Kennett Square, he serves on many boards and commissions, including the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, the Advisory Board for Widener University’s School of Engineering and the YMCA of the Greater Brandywine.

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I like to dance.

Darwin J. Walker

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I played in the NFL for 9 years.

Board of Directors

Darwin Walker serves on Pennoni’s Board of Directors. Darwin, a nine-year NFL Veteran widely regarded as one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL during his career, is best known in the Philadelphia area for the integral role he played on the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles from 2000-2007. Darwin also played for the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers in 2008 and 2009. The slogan on his website, “Engineered to Sack,” speaks to his second passion, civil engineering. He grew up in the construction industry; his parents own Walker Construction Company in Walterboro, SC, and are both retired licensed contractors.

Darwin earned his civil engineering degree at the University of Tennessee and co-founded Progressive Engineering Group in Knoxville, TN. After developing the firm into a thriving full-service structural engineering and consulting firm, Darwin merged his firm with Pennoni. He has an extensive background in real estate and currently owns numerous commercial and residential properties along the East Coast.

In his role on Pennoni’s Board of Directors, Darwin is responsible for creating business opportunities utilizing his vast relationship network.

He is active in many charitable and community-based organizations through the work of his foundation. The Darwin Walker Foundation (DWF), established in 2002, focuses on assisting youth in pursuing their academic goals. DWF awards five college scholarships annually to high school students. DWF has also assisted in the purchase of new football uniforms, funded new surfacing of school tracks, provided hundreds of books for elementary students, and provided assistance with mentoring programs. Darwin also donates his time as a motivational speaker for students, stressing the importance of academics.

In 2007, Darwin was honored as the keynote speaker at the University of Tennessee College of Engineering Graduation.

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I played in the NFL for 9 years.

Markus Weidner

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I am a music lover.

Associate Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer

Markus Weidner serves as Associate Vice President and the firm’s first Chief Innovation Officer (CINO). Markus is a seasoned information technology executive with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. His expertise includes technology infrastructure, enterprise resource planning, business process and workflow reengineering, document and project management, social/collaborative platforms, and voice/video communications systems.

Markus has held a number of director roles in the past, of which most have been in firms heavily focused on business transformation and growth through acquisition. His experience includes serving as Associate Vice President and IT Director at Pennoni from 1999 to 2013. Markus is a two-time Temple University alum with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, as well as a master’s degree in Management Information Systems.

Pennoni’s creation of the CINO position ushers in a new era for the firm with a renewed and more obvious emphasis on a “technology first” delivery approach. It is also an acknowledgement that many clients’ needs have evolved beyond standard engineering services and a real need for ingenuity across all regions and service lines called for a dramatic shift in focus at the top.

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I am a music lover.

Susan Wolford, PLA, AICP, LEED Green Associate, ENV SP

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I train dogs for obedience shows.

Regional Vice President

Susan Wolford, PLA, AICP, LEED Green Associate, ENV SP, serves as Regional Vice President for Pennoni’s Virginia and North Carolina offices. She is responsible for providing operational and financial oversight of these offices. Sue also serves as Principal-In-Charge for several of the firm’s municipal open-end contracts, providing clients the necessary support, resources, and services required to implement the goals and objectives of their projects. Sue has more than 35 years of industry experience, 27 of which have been with Pennoni.

Sue is a licensed landscape architect in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, as well as a certified land planner and LEED Green Associate. She is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture. She also earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Sue participates in several industry organizations, including the Engineers Surveyors Institute (ESIJ) as past chair and current Chair of the Education Program, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), Project Management Institute (PMI), and Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), and the Greater Washington Board of Trade, sitting on the Transportation and Land Use Committee.

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Kevin Wood, LS

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I enjoy any time I can spend on the golf course or watching a good movie.

Associate Vice President and Survey Division Manager

Kevin Wood, LS, is an Associate Vice President and serves as Survey Division Manager. He joined Pennoni in 1994 and manages office and field staff working on survey-related activities in civil/site, transportation, utilities, municipal, federal, and airfield facilities. The Hampton Roads survey department manages aerial mapping, GIS, GPS control, utility location, and construction computations.

Kevin is a licensed land surveyor in Virginia and has served on the local Virginia Association of Surveyors from 2005 to 2011 and continues that service at the state level starting in 2015. His educational background includes mass communications, civil engineering technology, and survey related courses.

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I enjoy any time I can spend on the golf course or watching a good movie.

Brian Young

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I am a coach for a youth track and field club.

Office Director

Brian Young serves as our Baltimore, MD Office Director. Brian joined Pennoni in 2018 with more than 20 years of experience in highway operations, design, and construction, and traffic engineering. This experience, combined with more than 15 years of management and employee development, allow Brian to expand our growing Baltimore clientele and manage our diverse team of experts in the area. Prior to joining Pennoni, Brian served as District Engineer for MDOT State Highway Administration and led the SHA’s District 3 office.

Brian received his civil engineering degree from Morgan State University. He has extensive experience working with Federal, State, County, and local elected officials and municipalities and bringing teams together for a better community and excellent projects.

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I am a coach for a youth track and field club.

John Zarsky, PE

Regional Vice President

John Zarsky, PE, serves as Regional Vice President and Principal-in-Charge of transportation engineering. He joined Pennoni in 2003, and his specific technical experience includes the preparation of highway and drainage designs, right-of-way property plans, specifications, estimates, maintenance of traffic plans, site development designs, and erosion and sedimentation control plans. John is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of the bridge, highway, and traffic engineering and bridge inspection services for the firm.

John is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania and earned dual degrees in civil engineering and engineering and public policy from Carnegie Mellon University. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), the Institute of Transportation Engineers, and the Society of American Military Engineers.